Two Impersonators from Punjab Arrested for Posing as Fake Police in Srinagar

Two Impersonators from Punjab Arrested for Posing as Fake Police in Srinagar

Ashiq Butt | August 8, 2024 | 08:47 PM IST | Breaking News, India, Punjab | Follow on Google News

Two Impersonators from Punjab Arrested for Posing as Fake Police in Srinagar

Two Impersonators from Punjab Arrested for Posing as Fake Police in Srinagar

Key Highlights:

• Two Punjab residents arrested for impersonating police officers in Srinagar.
• The suspects were apprehended while roaming in Nehru Park.
• Police have launched an investigation and registered a case.

Two individuals from Punjab were apprehended late Wednesday night in Srinagar for posing as police officers, according to official sources. The suspects, who were identified as residents of Punjab, were found wandering in the Nehru Park area of the city, raising suspicions among the local authorities.

An official statement confirmed that the two men were arrested after their suspicious activities were noticed by the police. The duo had been posing as police officers, potentially to deceive or coerce unsuspecting individuals in the area.

The exact motives behind their impersonation are still unclear, but authorities are treating the matter with utmost seriousness.

The police have promptly launched a detailed investigation to uncover the full extent of the activities carried out by these impersonators. As part of the investigation, they are looking into whether the suspects were involved in any criminal activities while pretending to be law enforcement officers.

This includes verifying if they had any accomplices or if they had managed to deceive anyone during their time in Srinagar.

A case has been officially registered against the suspects, and they are currently in custody. The authorities are urging the public to be cautious and report any suspicious behavior, particularly from individuals claiming to be police officers without proper identification.

This incident highlights the importance of vigilance among the public and the need for strict verification processes to prevent such fraudulent activities.

The police in Srinagar continue to work diligently to ensure the safety and security of the city’s residents and visitors. Further updates on the investigation are expected as more information becomes available.

Ashiq Butt

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